Physics-Photoelectric Effect

NEET Physics Photoelectric Effect MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

Who discovered the phenomenon of photoelectric emission?

A

Heinrich Hertz

B

Albert Einstein

C

Max Planck

D

Niels Bohr

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The phenomenon of photoelectric emission was discovered in 1887 by Heinrich Hertz during his electromagnetic wave experiments, as stated in the NCERT context.

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